COTA

Ernest Health • Las Cruces, NM

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico is seeking a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join its patient-care team in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Part-time and per-diem options are also available. The hospital provides state-of-the-art therapy, personalized care plans, and an interdisciplinary approach to helping patients regain independence after illness or injury.

Under the direction of an occupational therapist, the COTA provides rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments, monitors patients’ programs, and records their progress for the occupational therapist. The role integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Requirements

• Current COTA licensure as required by state guidelines.
• Current Basic Life Support/CPR card.
• Demonstrated critical-thinking skills, including using logic and reasoning to assess alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.
• General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to move quickly between tasks and prioritize them.
• Ability to use appropriate equipment necessary for the job.

Nice To Haves

• One year of direct patient-care experience in a rehabilitation hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments under the direction of an occupational therapist.
• Monitor patients’ programs and record their progress for the occupational therapist.
• Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Benefits

• Student Loan Assistance Program.
• PPO and High Deductible medical plan options.
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness Program with quarterly challenges and participation incentives.
• Earned Time Off accruing from the start date.
• Continuing education opportunities for full-time employees.
• Recognition, wellness, and retention programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed